Introduction: Today at Mass, we celebrate the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. We remember the day when Jesus was transfigured before the eyes of his closest disciples. On that day, Jesus shone forth in glory like the sun. We recall the first day of creation, when God transformed the world with light. Let us invite the light of Jesus in our lives today in a special way to transform every darkness into light.
Lord Jesus - your dominion is everlasting - Lord have mercy.
Christ Jesus - you receive honor and glory from your Father - Lord have mercy.
Lord Jesus - you are the beloved son of the Father - Lord have mercy.
Priest: In the transfiguration, we receive a vision of Christ’s future glory. As we present our prayers today, let us envision a transfigured world were every person is loved and can reach his potential according to God’s will:
1. For our Church, that our love of God and love of neighbor may help transform the world. We pray to the Lord.
2. For those who are hungry, especially in those parts of the world where growing food is difficult. May we transform our world so that the harvest will be bountiful and that all will have sufficient food to eat. We pray to the Lord.
3. That our hearts may be transfigured to welcome and value the stranger and the visitor. We pray to the Lord.
4. For our faith community, that we may be a home for those who wish to transform our lives, finding meaning in faith, hope, and love, we pray to the Lord.
5. That weapons of war may be beaten into plowshares so that violence may be transformed into bountifulness, we pray to the Lord.
6. In thanksgiving for our first responders, our veterans, the men and women currently serving in the military, and our medical professionals. May the Lord watch over them and keep them safe. We pray to the Lord.
7. For the repose of the souls of our deceased friends, family members, and community members. For their entry into eternal life. We pray to the Lord.
8. For healing for the sick in body, mind, and spirit. For those suffering from mental illness and from addictions. We pray to the Lord.
9. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts. For our prayer intentions, spoken and unspoken. We pray to the Lord.
Priest: Heavenly Father, help us listen to your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, so that we may transform our lives to more closely conform our lives and our hearts to him. Grant this and all our prayers through your transfigured Son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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